Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): Is the U.S. Losing the Fight Against Superbugs in Hospitals and Communities?
In the silent, sterile corridors of a modern intensive care unit, a battle is being waged—one invisible to the naked…
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The Preventable Return: How Vaccine Hesitancy is Fueling Measles Outbreaks in American Communities
In 2000, the United States declared a monumental public health victory: measles was eliminated. This declaration did not mean the…
Lyme Disease Expansion: Tracking the Northward and Westward Spread of Tick-Borne Illnesses Across the U.S.
For decades, Lyme disease was considered a regional problem, largely confined to the forests of the Northeast and upper Midwest.…
The Opioid Crisis and Its Infectious Shadow: The Intersection of IV Drug Use and Hepatitis C & HIV Outbreaks
For over two decades, the opioid crisis has carved a devastating path through communities across the globe, particularly in North…
The Silent Epidemic: Addressing the Alarming Rise of Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis in the United States
For decades, syphilis was a public health success story in the making. With the discovery of penicillin in the 1940s,…
Beyond the Flu Shot: Combating Seasonal Influenza and RSV in an Era of Tripledemic Threats
For decades, “flu season” was a predictable, if dreaded, annual event. We knew to get our flu shot, wash our…
You Are Not Your Diagnosis: A Hopeful Guide to Thriving with Mental Health in the USA
If you are reading this, you, or someone you love, has likely been touched by the experience of a mental…
The Cost of Caring: Navigating the US Healthcare System for Mental Wellness
In the landscape of American healthcare, seeking help for mental wellness often feels like trying to read a map in…
Navigating the Maze: How to Find the Right Therapist and Understand Your Insurance in the US
The decision to seek therapy is a courageous and profound step toward self-care. It’s also often immediately followed by a…
Beyond Genetics: Why Heart Disease is Still America’s Leading Killer and How to Change Your Fate
For decades, it has been the undisputed champion of mortality in the United States. It claims more lives each year…